From Watchos 26, the control panel (Control Center) on the Apple Watch has been considerably renewed and has become much more versatile. It is one of the few places on the Watch where the new Liquid Glass design comes into its own.
In addition, Apple has added more controllers, better suggestions and now also offers support for regulators of third parties. Finally, you can also let controllers that you have added to your linked iPhone in the control panel, also appear on your Apple Watch.
Control panel for Apple Watch with Liquid Glass
From Watchos 26, the control panel on the Apple Watch has been considerably renewed and has become much more versatile. This change makes it easier for users to get fast access to important functions and settings, without having to navigate through different menus.
We must admit that the Apple Watch Control Center is one of the few places on the Watch where the new Liquid Glass design comes into its own. The transparent design, subtle effects and animations can be seen the clearest here.
Adjust Apple Watch Control Panel
- Press the side button
- Scroll down
- Tap ‘Change’
Drag the controllers to the desired position. Tap the Minknop to remove them and use the Plus button to add new shortcuts to the overview.
When adjusting the control panel on the Apple Watch, suggestions for handy buttons are shown at the top, so that you don’t have to scroll through a long list.
Extras Regelers from Apple
From Watchos 26, Apple has also expanded the control panel itself with additional regulators, for example creating a new note, starting an assignment, camera remote controls, etc.
Using iPhone controllers
Regelers that you have added to your linked iPhone in the control panel can now also be published on your Apple Watch. This offers a lot of new functionality without having to make separate Watchos versions. The promotions are then performed on the iPhone, but you can easily operate them from your watch.
Support for developers
For the first time you can not only use Apple’s own buttons in the control panel, but also add shortcuts of third -party apps. This allows you to quickly perform promotions from your favorite weather, smart home or to-do app directly from your wrist. Developers can make adapted controllers with the API for control widgets that can be added to the control panel, the action button and the smart stack.